The Cures For Leg Cramps
- Leg cramps are common, and are usually of the calf, and most often will occur at the end of the day.
- They usually can be ignored, but if medicine is needed first try OTC analgesics like Tylenol or Ibuprofen
- The most common prescription medication is for anti-epileptic drugs, these are only given by prescription, and you should see your physician first.
- Sometimes blood chemistry abnormalities can cause cramps. Most people don’t have abnormal blood work, but chemical imbalances such as calcium deficiency can be checked by a blood test, however, even without deficiency noted on blood work calcium salts have been known to help
- Another supplement you can try is magnesium salts;
- Generally just multivitamin and multi-mineral supplements aren’t that helpful, unless you have a specific imbalance such as low B vitamins.
- Another medication that has been used to relieve leg cramps is quinine;
- Salt: ie sodium chloride;
- Yoga practice and stretching exercises actually help a lot
- The anti-hypertensive verapamil can be used to help in some cases
- Two vitamins that do have some data that shows help with leg cramps are vitamin B6 (pyridoxine); and vitamin E.
- If you have had persistent leg cramps come for an office visit and we will evaluate.
